CDS 1 2027 Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility

CDS 1 2027 Notification will be released on 2 December 2026 on the official website. Interested candidates can apply online at www.upsc.gov.in.

CDS 1 2027 Notification

The Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS 1 2027 notification on its official website on 2 December 2026. The Combined Defence Service (CDS) exam 2027 is conducted to recruit Eligible graduate candidates for official training in the Indian Armed Forces. The CDS 2027 application form will start from 2 December 2026. The CDS exam 2027 last date to apply is 22 December 2026 on the official website. The apply online link will be activated on www.upsc.gov.in. The UPSC CDS 1 exam 2027 will be conducted on 11 April 2027 in offline mode.

CDS 2027 Exam

The CDS full form is Combined Defence Services Examination. It is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission twice a year. This year, the CDS exam 2027 is scheduled to be conducted on 11 April 2027. The CDS exam is conducted for admission to Indian Military Academy (IMA), indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Officers Training Academy (OTA).

CDS 1 2024 Overview

CDS Exam Date 2027

The candidate who is preparing for CDS 1 exam 2027 needs to check out the CDS 1 exam date 2027. The authority has announced the CDS exam date 2027. According to the CDS 1 2027 notification 2027 the, examination will be conducted from 11 April 2027 in offline mode, a pen-and-paper-based test. Check the complete schedule given below.

UPSC CDS Vacancy 2027

The Union Public Service Commission will soon announce the CDS 1 vacancy 2027 on the official website along with the CDS 1 notification 2027. It is expected that approx 300 vacancy will released for IMA, IMA, AFA, and OTA. After the release of vacancy details we will put all the necessary details below.

UPSC CDS 1 Eligibility Criteria

All candidate who wants to apply for CDS exam 2027 for the post of Indian Military Academy (IMA), indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA) need to meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria includes candidates education qualification and age limit. Check the details given below.

• Education qualification – the education qualification varies by Academy. The minimum education qualification required is bachelor’s degree from recognised university or equivalent qualification.
  • Indian Military Academy (IMA) – the candidate must have a graduation degree or equivalent from a recognised University.
  • Indian Naval Academy (INA) – the candidate must have completed engineering degree from recognised institution.
  • Air Force Academy (AFA) – candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree with physics and Mathematics at 10 + 2 level. Or a Bachelors of engineering.
  • Officers Training Academy (OTA) – the student hold a Bachelors Degree from recognised university or equivalent qualification.
• Age limit – students are advised to check the CDS 1 2027 Notification for current age limit of candidates.

CDS 1 2027 Application Form

The CDS exam 2027 application form is available online on the official website. Candidates who are interested to apply needs to visit the official website. The CDS apply online 2027 will start from 2 December 2026. The last date to apply online is 22 December 2026 at upsc.gov.in. The application form is only available on the official website. Interested candidates are advised to fill out their application form before the last date to avoid technical issues. After the Release of CDS 1 2027 Notification Here is the direct link to apply online.

CDS 2027 application form = APPLY ONLINE

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CDS Application Fees 2027

Interested candidates who want to apply online need to pay the application fee. The application fees for general and other categories is Rs 200 and there is no application fees applicable for women and SC/ST category candidates.

• General/other categories – Rs 200
• Female/SC/ST – Not applicable

How to Apply for CDS 1 2027

Candidates who want to apply for the CDS 1 2027 notification can follow the steps given below.

• The official website of the Union Public Service Commission at www.upsc.gov.in.
• On the homepage, go to the Apply Online section.
• If you are a new candidate, then register first by entering your name, email ID, phone number and other details.
• After completing the registration enter personal and educational details.
• Upload the scanned documents, photograph, signature, and photo ID in specified format.
• Choose your exam centre, and the examination centre will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Submit and save the application form and take a printout for future reference.

CDS 1 2027 Notification Selection Process

The selection process of the CDS exam includes various processes. Candidates need to qualify for all the stages to be selected for the post of IMA, INA, AFA and OTA. Check the selection process given below.

• Written exam
• SSB interview
• Medical
• Final merit

FAQs on CDS 1 2027 Notification